child & adult safeguarding briefing
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Child & Adult SafeguardingBriefing
Shropshire Councils Vision 2009-2013
“To improve significantly the quality of life for Shropshire people by working together”
• To give children and young people the best opportunities today and for the future
• To improve the health and well-being of Shropshire's residents
• To ensure safe and strong communities for local people to live and work in Shropshire
Format
This presentation will introduce you safeguarding both children and
vulnerable adults.
Aims of the Session
By the end of the presentation you will be able to:
• Identify your role in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm
• Define different types of harm and their indicators
• Explain how to raise a concern about possible harm
We all have a positive duty to protect children and adults at
risk
Age definition
• In Child Protection legislation the term ‘child’ refers to anyone up to the age of 18 years.
• Adult Protection, aged 18 years and over and vulnerable.
Safeguarding Children -Types of abuse
• Physical
• Neglect
• Sexual
• Emotional
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults -Types of abuse
Same as children and
• Financial
• Discriminatory
• Institutional
Safeguarding Children
2000 – Victoria Climbié , suffered sustained physical and emotional abuse
2008 – Baby Peter, died following over 50 injuries
2008 – Khyra Ishaq, starved to death in Birmingham
2002 – Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells murdered (Ian Huntley)
Significant Cases
LordLaming
Victoria Climbié
Changes
Report
Every Child
Matters
Progress Report
Info sharing
Safeguarding of Adults
The Definition of Vulnerable Adult “a person who is or may be in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or
illness
and
who is or may be unable to take care of him or herself
or
is or maybe unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation.”
(No Secrets – March 2000)
This may include• Older people
• People with mental health issues, permanent or temporary including confusion and dementia.
• People with physical disability
• People with learning disabilities
• People with acquired brain damage
• People who misuse substances
Background
• No Secrets Guidance 2000 – Department of Health.
• Achieving Best Evidence introduced -
Special measures for vulnerable adults who witness crime
Specialist training for Police Officers/close liaison on each case
Significant Cases
Kevin Davies died 2006. Locked in a garden shed for 4 months. Tortured by 3 adults who stole his allowances.
Margaret Panting died 2001. Suffered "unbelievable cruelty" by her family, 49 injuries including cuts (probably made by a razor blade) and cigarette burns.
Gemma Hayter died 2010 - beaten and killed by a group of five people she considered close friends
Types of Abuse
• Physical
• Sexual
• Psychological
• Neglect
• Financial
• Discriminatory
Which is an example of Emotional Abuse?
It is __________________
Being made to feel worthless
Been made to feel worthless
Slapping
Denying medical aid
No
No
Which is an example of Neglect?
It is __________________
Inadequate Supervision
Failure to supervise
Shaking
Witnessing ill treatment of others
No
No
Which are the additional forms of abuse covered under Safeguarding
Adults?
It is __________________
Financial and Discriminatory
Financial and Discriminatory
Emotional and Physical
Discriminatory and Neglect
No
No
Institutional Abuse
• Abuse also happens in places
where a vulnerable person should expect
to be safe.
Where could it happen?• Hospital• Day Service• Care Home/Nursing Home• Prison
Inappropriate sanctions
Any of the examples from the six categories
Culture and practice of an organisation
Lack of Dignity
Rigid, inflexible routines
Ignoring abusive practice
No person centred care
Institutional Abuse
Institutional Abuse
Southampton 2010 - ill treatment and wilful neglect
Winterbourne View 2011- physical abuse, psychological abuse, general bullying and neglect
Ash Court 2012- assault and physical abuse
Domestic Abuse
Hate Crime Hate Crime is defined as any crime or incident
motivated by prejudice or hate, and includes crimes based on race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and religion and belief
• Call the Police on 0300 333 3000 or 101/999• or call Victim support on 01743 362812 (Free and
confidential)• shropshire.partnership@shropshire.gov
Domestic AbuseShropshire Council is committed to zero
tolerance to any form of abuse.
Definition:
Domestic abuse can involve a variable combination of physical, sexual and psychological violence and economic abuse that forms a pattern of coercive, controlling behaviour. It takes place between adults who are current or former partners and also immediate family members.
Domestic Abuse Services• Women's Aid - to make a referral - 08007 831359.• Independent Domestic Violence Advocates managed by
Women's Aid - 01743 365032.
• Men’s domestic violence advice line; 08088010327 or info@mensadviceline.org.uk
• Freedom Programme 0800 783 1359
• Specialist Domestic Violence Courts operate in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. First hearings and sentencing heard in this court, trials fast-tracked within six weeks.
• MARAC
When to speak up?Adults at risk… a violation of an individual’s human and civil
rights by any other person or persons which results in significant harm. (DH, 2000)
Children at risk…a referral must be made as soon as possible
when any concern of significant harm becomes known - the greater the level of perceived risk, the more urgent the action should be.
Information Sharing
• Can you speak up?
• Consequences of (not) speaking up?
• When do you speak up?
“We all have a positive duty to
protect children and
adults at risk”.
If you have a concern raise it!• Everyone who has a concern must raise that concern.
• Shropshire Council expects all of its employees will take positive action to identify and stop abuse from taking place.
• Consent If you are employed in care or health you have a formal “Duty of Care”. No one needs the consent of the person being abused to raise a concern.
• Whistle blowing protection under Public Interest Disclosure Act (1998). “Your organisational policy will state how those involved will be supported”. CQC - Ofsted
Talk to one of the following and keep a record that you have done this:
• Your manager• Designated person in your team/organisation• Shropshire Council Customer Service Centre: Adults or Children
0345 678 9021dedicated safeguarding line
• www.shropshire.gov.uk click the ‘report it’ button on the home page
• Police – 101 or in an emergency phone 999.
Your concern will be taken seriously, investigated and appropriate action taken.
The safety of the child or vulnerable adult always comes first.
Don’t try to investigate but do raise the concern.
What happens next?
The Investigation process:
Children's Investigation Process
• Referrals to the Initial Contact Team will be followed up within 1 working day.
• Actions to ensure the safety of the child will be identified e.g. family support required. (Full assessment within 7 days).
• Child protection plan is put into place.
• Referrer will be informed of actions.
Adult Safeguarding Investigation Process
Following an Adult Safeguarding referral being raised, a strategy discussion and investigation will take place:
Liaison will take place with partner agencies
It will be decided who will investigate (Police, Partners, Social Worker) and the time scales (max 20 working days)
Identify action plan to keep other vulnerable adults safe
This process identifies what actions are needed to protect the vulnerable adult, stop the abuse, and minimise the risk of it happening again. It makes sure those actions are completed.
• Still concerned after making a referral?
• Raise the concern again!
• Tell someone!
Are there any questions on Safeguarding?
“There can be no secrets or hiding place when it comes to exposing abuse”
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